Heather C. McGhee
Political Commentator | Racial Equity & Economic Justice
McGhee is a thought leader on the intersection of racial justice and economic policy.
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Heather C. McGhee is a thought leader on the intersection of racial justice and economic policy.
As the former president of Demos, a progressive think tank, she spearheaded research on the role of structural racism in constraining economic opportunity. McGhee's 2016 TED talk on the 'Racial Dividend' has over 5 million views, exposing how racism harms all of society.
Her 2022 book 'The Sum of Us' was a New York Times bestseller, offering a unifying path forward to dismantle racial division. McGhee's keynotes blend incisive analysis, personal storytelling, and a vision for an equitable economy that benefits everyone.
Why Can't We Have Nice Things?
Racism has a cost for everyone
Racism has a cost for everyone
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